Goldscheider Vienna Figure, 'Owlglass' Jester With Owl, by Josef Lorenzl, c 1925

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Goldscheider Vienna Figure, 'Owlglass' Jester With Owl, by Josef Lorenzl, c 1925

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Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl: Man disguised as a jester with jester's cap, wide shirt and tight trousers with a zigzag pattern seated on a black pedestal, on his left outstretched hand an owl, symbol of prudence and wisdom, reprimanding it with the right index finger raised. On a black rectangular base, artist's signature 'Lorenzl' on the back of the pedestal. Designed by Josef LORENZL (1892 - 1950), was an Austrian sculptor and ceramic modeler. His bronze statuettes often show graceful dancers with long legs and closed eyes. Lorenzl designed numerous ceramics for Friedrich Goldscheider and Keramos and was one of the most popular artists of Art Deco. Model 5509 was created 1923/24. made circa 1925/30 Size: height: 35.5 cm / 13.97 in width: 22.0 cm / 8.66 in depth: 24.0 cm / 9.44 in Bibliography: Dechant / Goldscheider: GOLDSCHEIDER History of the company and catalogue of works, Stuttgart (Germany), 2007, Page 408, Number 5509 Condition: very good 'Till Eulenspiegel' is the protagonist of a Central Low German folk book that first appeared around 1510. According to this collection of droll stories, Eulenspiegel was a roaming scoundrel of the 14th century who pretended to be stupid but was actually clever and always played new tricks on his fellow men. Eulenspiegel's pranks often result from the fact that he takes a figurative phrase literally. The book, whose author remained unknown, became a bestseller as early as the 16th century. 'Eulenspiegel' made his main entrance in English- speaking culture late in the nineteenth century as 'Owlglass', but was first mentioned in English literature by Ben Jonson in his comedic play 'The Alchemist'.

Creator:
Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna (Manufacturer),Josef Lorenzl (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13.98 in (35.5 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 9.45 in (24 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Austria
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1925
Condition:
Seller Location:
Vienna, AT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1014430831282